The St. Michael School Of Clayton Photo - The St. Michael School of Clayton supports each child in developing character,independence, strong academic skills and intellectual curiosity, which will result in a thinker who listens, an inquirer who negotiates, an inventor who collaborates, and an individual who believes in him or herself.

Top 20 Best Missouri Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 35 private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 12,487 students in Missouri. You can also find more schools membership associations in Missouri.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Missouri include Chaminade College Prep School, MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School), and Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $23,644, which is higher than the Missouri private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,290.
29% of private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Missouri are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Missouri (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Forsyth School
Forsyth School Photo
(5)
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Grades: NS-6
| 385 students
The College School
The College School Photo
Alternative School
(8)
7825 Big Bend Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 962-9355
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo
(Catholic)
(8)
619 N 2nd St
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-6127
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Chaminade College Prep School
Chaminade College Prep School Photo - 2015 Senior House Captains
All-boys (Catholic)
425 S. Lindbergh Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 993-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 815 students
Chesterfield Day School
Chesterfield Day School Photo - CDS students experience and solve real-world problems and then present their findings to authentic and meaningful audiences.
Montessori School
(6)
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-9622
Grades: K-5
| 62 students
Chesterfield Montessori School
Chesterfield Montessori School Photo - Exterior
Montessori School
(7)
14000 Ladue Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-7150
Grades: NS-6
| n/a students
City Academy
City Academy Photo
4175 N Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63115
(314) 382-0085
Grades: PK-6
| 242 students
Columbia Independent School
Columbia Independent School Photo - Columbia Independent School is a JK-12th grade college preparatory school with enrollment of almost 400 students. We look forward to having your child become a CIS Lion!
(3)
1801 N Stadium Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 777-9250
Grades: PK-12
| 400 students
Community School
Community School Photo
(6)
900 Lay Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 991-0005
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
101 N Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7448
Grades: PK-12
| 1,241 students
101 North Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 995-7367
Grades: PK-12
| 1,253 students
Miriam School and Learning Center
Special Education School
1138 N. Warson Road
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 962-6059
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Missouri Military Academy
Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy develops cadets who are of sound moral character, who have self-disciplined to strive for and achieve their goals and who are academically prepared to attend college.
All-boys
(1)
204 N Grand St
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776
Grades: 7-12
| 193 students
New City School
New City School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
5209 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-6411
Grades: NS-6
| 296 students
Notre Dame De Sion Grade School
Notre Dame De Sion Grade School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
3823 Locust Street
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 683-7063
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
Oakhill Day School
Oakhill Day School Photo
7019 North Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64118
(816) 436-6228
Grades: PK-12
| 429 students
Pembroke Hill School
Pembroke Hill School Photo
400 W 51st St
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 936-1200
Grades: NS-12
| 1,181 students
Rohan Woods School
Rohan Woods School Photo - Our Early Childhood class (Age 2) watches as Ms. Sullivan creates the colors in the book they are reading-- MOUSE PAINT. "It was magic, one little kiddo said as red and blue made purple!"
(8)
1515 Bennett Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 821-6270
Grades: NS-6
| 95 students
Rossman School
Rossman School Photo
(27)
12660 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5877
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School Photo - St. Paul's encourages social-emotional growth, character development, and leadership in all of our students as we provide one of the top academic educations in Kansas City.
(Episcopal)
(9)
4041 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-8614
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
The Summit Preparatory School
The Summit Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School
(2)
202 E. Walnut Lawn St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 869-8077
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
3401 Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 781-5124
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Thomas Jefferson School
Thomas Jefferson School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4100 S Lindbergh Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 843-4151
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
Villa Duchesne School
Villa Duchesne School Photo - Villa Duchesne Upper School (Girls, grades 7-12)
All-girls (Catholic)
10801 Conway Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 432-2021
Grades: PK-12
| 564 students
Visitation Academy Of St. Louis
Visitation Academy Of St. Louis Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
3020 North Ballas Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 625-9100
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
800 Maryville Centre Dr
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 997-2900
Grades: 7-12
| 950 students
The Whitfield School
The Whitfield School Photo
175 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 434-5141
Grades: 6-12
| 404 students
The Wilson School
The Wilson School Photo - Since 1913, The Wilson School has excelled in reaching every student. Children thrive in deliberately small classes, with two full-time teachers in every grade. Wilson`s size, community, and innovation mean we can offer an excellent education, no matter the circumstances.
(5)
400 De Mun Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 725-4999
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Churchill Center & School
Churchill Center & School Photo - Churchill Center & School, a nationally-recognized independent school for dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities, embodies their mission to give high potential children with learning disabilities the finest, individualized education and support they need to achieve success and return to a traditional classroom. Churchill provides research-based reading, writing and spelling instruction for students who are struggling with more traditional methods.
Special Education School
1021 Municipal Center Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 997-4343
Grades: 1-8
| 148 students
DaySpring Arts & Education
DaySpring Arts & Education Photo
(Christian)
(2)
2500 Metro Blvd.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
(314) 291-8878
Grades: PK-12
| 87 students
The Fulton School
The Fulton School Photo - Our Montessori classrooms give students a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience.
Montessori School
(12)
1100 White Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 469-6622
Grades: NS-12
| 127 students
Great Circle Edgewood Children's Center
Special Education School
330 N. Gore
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 399-4393
Grades: 1-12
| 66 students
Logos School
Special Education School
9137 Old Bonhomme Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 997-7002
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
348 S Mason Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 576-6177
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
The St. Michael School Of Clayton
The St. Michael School Of Clayton Photo - The St. Michael School of Clayton supports each child in developing character,independence, strong academic skills and intellectual curiosity, which will result in a thinker who listens, an inquirer who negotiates, an inventor who collaborates, and an individual who believes in him or herself.
(Episcopal)
(1)
6345 Wydown Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 721-4422
Grades: NS-8
| 156 students

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